Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Book SynopsisRead the hilarious rom-com that inspired the hit new sitcom Not Dead Yet starring Gina Rogriguez (Jane the Virgin), Hannah Simone (New Girl) and Lauren Ash (Superstore). As recommended on Davina McCall's Making the Cut podcast, and perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes.'The new Bridget Jones' – Celia Walden, Telegraph'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' – HeatA novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies.Meet Nell. Her life is a mess.In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . .Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter will make you laugh, and it might even make you cry. Above all, it will remind you that you're not on your own – we're all in this together.'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' – Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' – RedTrade ReviewA funny, feisty tale about the highs and the oh-so-lows of having to start over in your forties with a smart, sassy character at its heart who you'll be cheering on from start to finish. -- Mike Gayle, author of All The Lonely PeopleNell’s journey to mid-life happiness is hilarious, moving and filled with clear-eyed wisdom about what it means to be a woman of any age, proving that the best happy ever afters come when you fall in love with life. -- Lucy Dillon, author of After the Rain and A Hundred Pieces of MeI loved this book so much. It’s very funny and painfully true. Confessions of a Forty-Something F*ck Up is perfect comfort reading for anyone who thinks life isn’t working out as they want it to, whether they’re forty, fourteen or eighty-four. -- Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence and A Proper Family HolidaySay hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're twenty, forty or eighty * Heat *

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Book Synopsis**The bold, brilliant and buzzy new novel from Dawn O''Porter HONEYBEE is available to buy now***THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy book club pick*______________________________________________________________WHAT IF THE LIFE YOU'RE LIVING ISN'T THE ONE YOU WANT?Mia has made all the right choices. She's married, she has the nice house, the good career. But life isn't about fitting into a box. And there's another woman inside her who's just clawing to get out PRAISE FOR CAT LADY:Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read' Matt HaigMy book of the year' Reader review ?????A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat' Fearne CottonReally gets the reader to think about what matters in life Unputdownable and completely wonderful!' Reader review ?????Witty, thought-provoking and hilarious, Cat Lady is a triumph' The Unmumsy MumDawn O'Porter challenges the stereotypes of the typical cat lady' with this beautiful and emotional read' Reader review?????An ode to finding your people and a celebration of the small things that bring us together' Emma GannonI absolutely adored this book!' Reader review?????Funny, heart-wrenching and full of warmth' Sarah MorganA beautifully written book that I''d recommend to anyone' Reader review?????A lovely onion of a book, layered with humour and emotion' Daisy HaggardA joyous, touching, funny, sharp story I cannot praise it enough. Purr-fection' Milly JohnsonDawn O'Porter''s book ''Cat Lady'' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24-10-2022.Trade Review‘A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat’ FEARNE COTTON ‘I love the way Dawn writes. Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read. It is warm, funny and challenges a few stereotypes along the way. I also now want a cat’ MATT HAIG ‘A perfect mix of moving, funny and a little bit bonkers, in Dawn's signature style. A love letter to pets everywhere, an ode to finding your people and a celebration of the small things that bring us together’ EMMA GANNON ‘I cried with laughter as much as sorrow . . . this engrossing and entertaining novel is the cat's whiskers’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘I can’t remember the last time a book made me laugh so hard. Witty, thought-provoking and hilarious, Cat Lady is a triumph’ THE UNMUMSY MUM ‘Beautifully written, heart-breaking and hilarious, often counter-intuitive and always thought-provoking’ DAILY MAIL ‘Funny, heart-wrenching and full of warmth. I adored this book’ SARAH MORGAN ‘A witty, tender novel’ I PAPER ‘Quirky, funny and unexpected’ ADELE PARKS ‘At last a kickass novel for us cat ladies. We are legion – and this book is FABULOUS. Purr-fection. I adored it’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘Cat lovers will rejoice in this tale of a woman who simply cannot, and maybe doesn’t want to, be tamed’ HEAT

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Book SynopsisThe second instalment in the feminist retelling of the story of the formidable and misunderstood villainess Morgan Le Fay, nemesis of the sorcerer Merlin

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER ? A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far northin this ?incredibly fun journeythrough fae lands and dark magic? (NPR),the start of aheartwarming and enchantingnew fantasyseries.?A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic.??Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesLOCUS AWARD FINALIST ? A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, PopSugar, Polygon, The Globe and Mail, She ReadsCambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world?s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people.She could never make small talk at a party?or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people.So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, muddle Emily?s research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones?the most elusive of all faeries?lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she?ll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all?her own heart.Book One of the Emily Wilde SeriesDon?t miss any of Heather Fawcett?scharmingEmily Wilde series:EMILY WILDE?S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES ? EMILY WILDE?S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS ? EMILY WILDE?S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES

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Book SynopsisA captivating, magical and haunting debut novel of breathtaking imagination, from the winner of the 2014 Costa Short Story AwardLONGLISTED FOR THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE''That rare thing: genuinely unique'' OBSERVER''Will win you over ... Magical'' THE TIMES''Absolutely stunning. I loved it'' MADELINE MILLER, AUTHOR OF CIRCEOn the remote island of Neverness, the villagers'' lives are entwined with nature: its enchantments, seductions and dangers. There is May, the young fiddler who seeks her musical spirit; Madden Lightfoot, who flies with red kites; and Verlyn Webbe, born with a wing for an arm. Over the course of a generation, their desires, gossip and heartbreak interweave to create a staggeringly original world, crackling with echoes of ancient folklore.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary debut novel … It feels both ancient – drawing on deep seams of myth and folklore – and strikingly contemporary, pushing at the edges of what we mean when we call a book a novel. In Folk, Zoe Gilbert has made a thing of strange and enduring beauty -- Alex Preston * Financial Times *Folk is a special book: immersive and dripping with life, each story a spell, an allegory, a dark, smoky poem divined from the landscape of our ancient kingdom … It reads like a dream that, once visited, is difficult to leave behind -- Ben Myers * Guardian *Genuinely original, disturbing, beautiful and gripping ... Folk can be read as a map of the British mythic imagination: of the river under the river. Starkly original and expertly written, it draws you, like a faerie song, into a kingdom from which you may never escape, and may not want to * New Statesman *Dazzling and unsettling, much like the best and darkest of fairy tales * Times Literary Supplement *A dark, often discomforting debut … Gilbert’s sensuous prose conjures fantastical figures including a man born with a wing for an arm, and a girl who’s abducted by a water bull … Bewitching -- The Best New Fiction * Mail on Sunday *Folk is absolutely stunning. I loved it. With gorgeous, incantatory prose, it submerges you in a mysterious and utterly compelling world. Its illumination lingers long after you close the book * Madeline Miller, Orange Prize-winning author of The Song of Achilles *I was thoroughly absorbed. Zoe Gilbert’s invented folk-world is sensuous and dangerous and thick with magic * Tessa Hadley, author of The Past *That rare thing: genuinely unique. It’s part-myth, part-allegory, wholly wonderful -- The Best Fiction of 2018 * Observer *A captivating mythical, magical and haunting debut which draws on fascinating folklore -- Ten Debut Novels to Watch Out For * i *Wild, domestic, powered by elements both natural and weird, Folk hauls us into a past where there’s room for magic and for mystery. Give in and go there * Margo Lanagan, author of Tender Morsels *An utterly tantalising new voice. With Folk, Gilbert casts a powerful spell, creating a world on the page that feels as old as the hills and yet exquisitely alive ... To read Folk is to find oneself rapt * Alison MacLeod, author of All the Beloved Ghosts *There are themes of desire and longing, loss and mourning, and the rites of passage that must be undertaken to reach adulthood ... Folk has a powerful sense of mythology, reminiscent of Angela Carter -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *With gorgeous, incantatory prose, Folk submerges you in a mysterious and utterly compelling world. It stayed with me long after I turned the last page -- Madeline Miller * Cosmopolitan *As delightful and as dark as the collected Brothers Grimm. The village of Neverness is misted with secrets and sticky with magic. But as mystical as their circumstances might be the villagers are neither Cinderellas nor wicked-witches ... These tender portraits are, perhaps, Zoe Gilbert’s greatest act of conjuring * Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like You *Brilliant. It’s visceral and savage, but the savagery always comes with a light touch ... The stories all have a beautiful fairytale quality that makes them look like they were spun out of one of Neverness’s half-magic mists. It’s a gorgeous, uneasy siren of a book * Natasha Pulley, bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street *The tales in Folk by Zoe Gilbert could have been ripped straight from the darkest pages of the Brothers Grimm. These intertwined fairy-tale-inspired stories are heavy with symbolism, lyrical and hypnotic * Good Housekeeping *A haunting portrait of a community steeped in folklore. Gilbert is a fine storyteller, and this is skilful, potent writing * K J Orr, author of Light Box *

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Book SynopsisMark Haddon is a writer and artist. His bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, was published simultaneously by Jonathan Cape and David Fickling in 2003. It won seventeen literary prizes, including the Whitbread Award. In 2012, a stage adaptation by Simon Stephens was produced by the National Theatre and went on to win 7 Olivier Awards in 2013 and the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. In 2005 his poetry collection, The Talking Horse and the Sad Girl and the Village Under the Sea, was published by Picador, and his play, Polar Bears, was produced by the Donmar Warehouse in 2010. The Pier Falls, a collection of short stories, was also published by Cape in 2016. To commemorate the centenary of the Hogarth Press he wrote and illustrated a short story that appeared alongside Virginia Woolf's first story for the press in Two Stories (Hogarth, 2017). His most recent novel, The Porpoise, was published by Chatto & Windus in 2019.

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Book SynopsisFrom million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark comes a story of two families, two babies and one maddeningly hot day that will change their lives forever. It’s the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave and there’s not a breath of fresh air in the labour ward at Lincoln County Hospital. Michelle is having her fourth child, a girl, while beloved husband Dean is sipping a cold pint in the pub. Their little house is already bursting at the seams, but Michelle is sure they’ll find a way to stretch their budget and continue life as a blissfully chaotic happy family. They name their new baby Donna. In the next bed, exhausted and wearing a perfectly impractical lace-trimmed white nightgown, Sylvie has just given birth to her first child at forty and wants to sleep, while her oblivious husband Jeremy hovers and suggests he sketch this ‘perfect moment’. The midwife thinks she’ll feel more like bonding with her baby when she’s had some rest, but Sylvie isn’t so sure. She and Jeremy call their daughter Leonora. When the two little girls are taken to their respective homes, the date of their birth seems to be the only thing to connect them. But one day, years in the future, their paths will cross again when Michelle comes looking for Sylvie—because something happened that blistering hot day, something they both deserve answers to…

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Book SynopsisSun, sea and a sexy stranger – a whole lot of fun just got a lot more complicatedCapable, confident and career-driven, Ellen had her dream job and a marriage proposal from boyfriend Ross. Life was good, her future set. Until it wasn’t and everything fell apart…Whisked off to the beautiful island of Corfu to plan her sister Lacey’s big, fat, Greek wedding, Ellen is hoping some time out will help clear her head and heal her heart. But letting go of her past is not going to be easy.With Lacey in full-on Bridezilla mode, Ellen is soon distracted from her own problems. And when the all-inclusive treats on offer at hotel Blue Vue include one gorgeous, brooding Adonis – Yan – Ellen finds him difficult to resist.But Ellen isn’t looking for love or lust, or anything involving too much ouzo…or is she?'A really cool story with poignant moments and lots of sunshine. Loved it!' Patricia Wilson, author of An Island PromiseOriginally published in 2015

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Book SynopsisNever in a million years did she expect her important new client’s Best Woman would be the one that got away.When a series of unfortunate events leaves Olivia without a place to stay, Margot offers up her spare room because she’s a Very Good Person.Trade Review"A warm hug of a queer contemporary romance with sparkling prose, heartfelt dialogue, and delicious dirty talk." — Library Journal (starred review) “Bellefleur continues on her dazzling trajectory with another completely charming, achingly romantic love story. This tale not only delivers an abundance of wit-infused writing and some scorchingly hot love scenes, it also gracefully illuminates the importance in life of family and the friends we hold most dear.” — Booklist (starred review) "Margot and Olivia are a perfect grumpy/sunshine pairing. The chemistry between them is palpable immediately and ramps up throughout the book; Bellefleur doesn’t shy away from letting her heroines yearn for one another, which is a delight... I loved how this book put Margot’s friends (and their budding friendship with Olivia) directly in the action. The genuine investment Margot’s friends had in her happiness made the happy ending all the sweeter." — USA Today (four stars) "For romantic comedy fans, you can never go wrong with an Alexandria Bellefleur novel. Laugh-out-loud funny with the sweetest romantic scenes, this book will welcome you with open arms." — Buzzfeed "a charming second chance romance about former best friends who reenter each other's lives in the most unexpected way." — Popsugar "Spellbinding, gut-wrenching and absolutely swoon-worthy. . . Bellefleur writes everything effortlessly, whether it’s laugh-out-loud banter, steamy sex or heartfelt platonic relationships. Even though she constantly pushes the envelope by digging into new themes and dynamics, her books always feel safe and cozy. Her celebration of all ways and modes of love makes her series stand out.” — Bookreporter.com “This extremely sexy rom-com is full of lingering glances and fiery love scenes. . . Bellefleur also makes the sincere observation that the person who sees you the clear­est is often the person who scares you the most. Thoughtful conversations about relationships balance the comedy in this ultra-satisfying read.” — BookPage “Heartwarming. . . Bellefleur’s lively characters charm from start to finish. This is a perfect pick for readers looking for a light-hearted romance centered on emotional growth.” — Publishers Weekly "features her trademark wit, heartfelt friendships, and steamy romance." — Kirkus Reviews “Alexandria Bellefleur's writing is as sparkling as champagne, bubbling with taste in every word… Bellefleur provides sweet, bubbly romance, each romantic moment providing depth, excitement, and balance. Upon finishing, I found myself wearing a huge goofy grin on my face.” — Buzzfeed "Bellefleur has a droll, distinct voice, and her one-liners zing off the page, striking both the heart and funny bone. She has a gift for comedy, possessing more style and panache than a debut writer has any right to... There's a sparkling quality here, one that mirrors the starry title. Bellefleur writes as if she's captured fairy lights in a mason jar, twinkly and lovely within something solid yet fragile." — Entertainment Weekly on Written in the Stars "This book is a delight." — New York Times Book Review on Written in the Stars "[A] distinctly modern frolic, charming and effervescent and entirely itself." — Washington Post on Written in the Stars "Alexandria Bellefleur is an author to watch. Her writing is joyful and heartfelt, and her voice sparkles with a delightful mix of wit, humor, and good-natured sarcasm. I can't wait to see how she wows us next!" — Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man “Smart, sexy, and sweet. Readers will be over the moon for this rom-com.” — Kirkus Reviews on Hang the Moon "[A] delightful rom com that once again gives us the beloved fake relationship trope — and the fuzzies you didn’t know you needed." — Shondaland (5 Best Books of November) "Everything I want from a romcom: fun, whimsical, sexy." — Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author on Written in the Stars “With perfectly woven vulnerability and playfulness, Written in the Stars is a riotous and heartfelt read. I was hooked from the very first page!” — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author "If you love the fake-dating trope, you won't want to miss Written in the Stars." — Bustle "A delightful, heart-warming romance, Bellefleur's novel shows eloquently how two characters can fall in love more deeply than either dared to dream." — NPR on Written in the Stars "Written in the Stars abounds with optimism and empathy for its characters, its wit always undergirded by sweetness. This is a comfort read, at a time when many of us need one badly, and a sparkling debut for Bellefleur." — Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert "Written in the Stars had me hooked from the first page. It's an adorable and heartfelt romance with everything I adore: a killer meet-cute, loads of cute banter, steamy love scenes, all the feels, and a happily ever after that left me in happy tears. I fell head over heels for Elle and Darcy's love story. Alexandria Bellefleur's debut will have readers seeing stars in the best way.” — Sarah Smith, author of Faker & Simmer Down, on Written in the Stars "A dazzling debut! The perfect combination of humor and heart really makes this book shine.” — Rachel Lacey, author of Don’t Cry for Me on Written in the Stars “Written in the Stars is what you might get if your favorite Instagram astrologer wrote you an adorable romance novel. Delightful, funny and sweet, with just the right touch of woo-woo.” — Scarlett Peckham, USA Today bestselling author "Bellefleur brings her immersive capabilities as an author to the latest in her Written in the Stars series... If you’re looking for a romance novel that blends modern-day sensibilities with the kind of epic pining that defines all sense of time, then let yourself settle in for the searing chemistry between Margot and Olivia and enjoy the fireworks show that results." — Paste Magazine

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling. Featuring heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill as well as many traditional fairy tales such as The Children of Lir.

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Book SynopsisSweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell now on Sky Atlantic!She's back and killing for twoRhiannon Lewis should be happy.Her cheating fiancé is in jail framed for the depraved killing spree she committed. Her ex-lover is chopped up and buried where no-one will find him.But there's one small problem. She's pregnant.And as much as Rhiannon wants to continue working her way through her kill lists, a small voice inside is trying to make her stop.Now Rhiannon has to choose motherhood or murder.Readers are LOVING In Bloom:Alright, buckle up, folks, because this book is a rollercoaster of dark and twisted hilarity!' NetGalley reviewer ?????I would give 10 stars if I could!' NetGalley reviewer ?????Outrageous, hilarious and smart' NetGalley reviewer ?????Trade Review Praise for C.J. Skuse ‘This darkly comic novel…has the potential to become a cult classic.’ Daily Mail ‘Filthy and funny… a compulsive read’ Sunday Times ‘This isn’t a book for the squeamish or the faint-hearted … think Bridget Jones meets American Psycho’ Red ‘Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller’ John Marrs, author of The One ‘Hilarious, refreshing, dark and memorable. It doesn’t disappoint, I loved it’ Phoebe Morgan ‘You MUST read this book especially if you like your (anti) heroes dirty-mouthed, deadly and dark, dark dark. ADORED IT' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle ‘Pitch dark, laugh-out-loud hilarious – the Sweetpea series is pure genius escapism’ Susi Holliday ‘Fascinating, intriguing and twist after twist in the tale’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Dark and wickedly funny, and as dry and acerbic as Fleabag, it’s hard not to love Rhiannon Lewis’ Claire Allan ‘Sweetpea hits all the right buttons. A dark, twisted read about a female serial killer with dollops of humour, sarcasm and a lightweight approach…keeping you gripped and on the hook, both smiling and squirming.’ Maxim Jakubowski, Lovereading ‘Witty, vulgar, sweary, darkly funny, but enthralling – a must-read for thriller fans’ My Weekly ‘This book is OUTRAGEOUS’ Compulsive Readers ‘This anti-hero is psychotic without doubt, sexually voracious and incredibly funny’ Shots magazine

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Book SynopsisThree women. Three different stages of life. United by one thing: the chance to start again. An independent.ie '50 hottest summer reads of 2021' pick! 'Hogan presciently taps into the pursuit of these pandemic times' – RTÉ 'Charming... Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading' – Irish Independent on Saturday 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' – Cathy Bramley When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community together... From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick. Praise for Faith Hogan: 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' – Heidi Swain 'Heartwarming and emotional' – Liz Fenwick 'A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast' – Phillipa Ashley 'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times' – Afric McGlinchey 'An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding' – Diney Costeloe 'A cracking good story... An ideal beach read' – Connaught Telegraph 'A fantastic summer read' – Irish Daily Star 'A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship' – The Bookseller 'Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel... With its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read' – Sunday Independent (Dublin)Trade ReviewUplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour -- Cathy BramleyJoyful, life-affirming and inspirational -- Heidi SwainA beautifully written, heart-rending but ultimately uplifting read set on Ireland's wild Atlantic coast. I loved it -- Phillipa AshleyHogan presciently taps into the pursuit of these pandemic times * RTÉ *Charming... Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading' * Irish Independent on Saturday *A lovely and emotional read that revels in the importance of community, female friendship and the determination to never, ever give in * Woman's Own *Transporting readers to the beautiful Irish countryside, Faith Hogan's latest contemporary novel is a heart-warming story of friendship, living your best life and learning to take chances * CultureFly *An everyday life story with fantastic characters. I shed a few tears * Yours *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"sizzles with romance and wit...Bailey expertly captures both the intense chemistry and true friendship between Hannah and Fox as she takes them through humorous mishaps and miscommunication. This sparkling rom-com will have readers hooked." — Publishers Weekly "Bailey continues the delightful story she began in the hilarious rom-com It Happened One Summer (2021), in which Californian Hannah met fisherman Fox... The music and seaside setting add flavor and color to this delicious, slow-burn love story." — Booklist “A romantic comedy delight. If you loved Schitt’s Creek, It Happened One Summer will be your absolute jam.” — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate Equation “I put my entire life on hold the moment I opened It Happened One Summer. I read it in one long, luxurious sitting, reading each page twice, not wanting to miss a moment, and dreading The End. I knew I was reading one of my new favorite books, and I will reread it for years to come, whenever I need a dose of small-town coziness and hard-bodied sea captains. Tessa disarms you with a laugh, heats things up past boiling, and then puts a squeeze inside your heart. The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Second First Impressions "Her voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com... Bailey writes banter and rom-com scenarios with aplomb, but for those who like their romance on the spicier side, she’s also the Michelangelo of dirty talk. She wields filth like Da Vinci does a paintbrush, and there’s a lot to be said for an author who can fill such exchanges with all the requisite heat, enthusiastic consent, and yes, even humor, of such a scenario without veering into corny territory." — Entertainment Weekly "Two delightful people find both themselves and true love in Tessa Bailey’s sequel to It Happened One Summer, Hook, Line, and Sinker... Bailey is a master at articulating emotion through both narrative prose and dialogue, and readers will feel everything going through the hearts of this charming yet imperfect couple. Every page in this fabulous novel is pure romance gold." — BookPage (Starred Review) "Bailey’s plot is fast paced with plenty of humor laced throughout. Fox and Hannah are well-developed, likable characters with emotional depth that will resonate; they have a lot to overcome, but readers will be rooting for them." — Library Journal (starred review & Pick of the Month) "With her singular talent for writing romantic chemistry that is both sparkling sweet and explosively sexy, Tessa Bailey once again delivers—It Happened One Summer is everything I want in a modern romance, with two complicated, appealing leads, a setting that feels lived-in and also fresh, and storytelling you want to sink into even as you can’t stop turning pages. The total package from one of the genre’s very best." — Kate Clayborn, author of Love at First "Tessa Bailey writes pure magic! It Happened One Summer has everything you could want in a rom-com—heartwarming romance, laugh-out-loud humor, and scorching hot chemistry between the lovable socialite and sexy ship captain. I absolutely loved it!" — Alexis Daria, bestselling author of You Had Me at Hola “Bailey strikes rom-com gold in this outstanding tale... [She] is bound to earn new followers with love scenes hot enough to boil water and a hilariously naïve Schitt’s Creek-inspired protagonist who is clearly out of her depth.” — Booklist (starred review) on It Happened One Summer “I could not stop smiling. Romantic comedy perfection.” — Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author on Fix Her Up “What presents itself as a light, sexy beach read transforms into a thoughtful exploration about identity … Come for the fun look at the workings of a film set and the maybe-more-than-friends “Bridgerton”-esque “I burn for you” tension, stay for the smart commentary on toxic masculinity, healing one’s inner child and how others perceive us shapes our own self-understanding.” — USA Today “Readers may be sad to say goodbye to Westport, but they'll love to watch these two sail off into the sunset … Full of mutual pining and sweetness." — Shelf Awareness “For readers who have been fans since Bailey’s debut, the love scenes do not disappoint, and the signature antics and comedic scenes that have you laughing and turning pages abound in the novel.” — BookTrib “Get a beach towel, a comfy chair, a summer drink, and sink your whole self into this breezy rom-com for an hour or two of total relaxation. Tessa Bailey’s writing stands out in all the right sexy ways. It is truly nice to find a funny romance that sinks into complicated feelings about self-worth, giving way to a heartfelt story about the love we give ourselves… a tearjerker, and the tension is to die for. Tessa Bailey’s writing made every little scream I inflicted on my blanket worth it.” — Buzzfeed

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Book SynopsisThe first collection in English of an endlessly surprising, master storytellerTrade Review"The Houseguest will make you paranoid; you will second guess every shadow and slight movement that catches your eye. Amparo Dávila's prose, her psychological awareness, and the beauty of her characters' misery is encompassing. I cannot believe that this is the first that I am experiencing Dávila in English." -- Nick Buzanski - Book Culture"Like Poe for the new millennium." -- Kirkus"For the first time, we finally have a collection of her stories translated into English and they’re as good as, as uncanny and mesmerizing as, some of the best work by Kafka or Poe." -- Literary Hub"Dávila is a marvel, and this book casts a delightful and disconcerting spell." -- Juan Vidal - Los Angeles Times"Mexico's answer to Shirley Jackson. Dávila radiates an interesting sense of unease and calamity. For a very long time, women have sought comfort in the darkness when their own lives were full of quiet despair. It is this silent scream which permeates The Houseguest." -- Silvia Moreno-Garcia - NPR"Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Franz Kafka, and Edgar Allen Poe, Davila tests the limits of fiction." -- Ploughshares"Filled with nightmarish imagery and creeping dread, Dávila’s stories plunge into the nature of fear: Terrifying." -- Publishers Weekly"Mexico’s high priestess of horror. The world Dávila imagines weighs on the brain like some sort of delirium." -- Robert Rea - Southwest Review"Like a dream, Dávila’s fictional realm is filled with signs and symbols, with hybrid creatures who appear to defy the laws of nature, and with characters who do not act according to logic or reason. Dávila has said in interviews that one of her favorite subjects is the mysterious, the unknown, that which is not within our grasp. Her writing is intentionally opaque and allows readers to draw a number of different interpretations; it is this intriguing, elusive quality that has perhaps led to her enduring popularity in Mexico." -- The Paris Review"Readers of Dávila’s stories find it difficult, perhaps impossible, to forget them." -- Margaret Randall - World Literature Today"Each of these stories is equal parts Hitchcock film and razor blade: austere, immaculately crafted, profoundly unsettling, and capable of cutting you. Amparo Dávila is Kafka by way of Ogawa, Aira by way of Carrington, Cortazár by way of Somers, and I'm so grateful she's in translation." -- Carmen Maria Machado"The work of Amparo Dávila is unique in Mexican literature. There is no one like her, no one with that introspection and complexity." -- Elena Poniatowska"Extraordinary. " -- Julio Cortázar"How is this the first time I am reading Amparo Dávila? And when can I read more from her? In these stories, she creates creates claustrophobic worlds in miniature and populates them with people tormented by things we can't see. Whether she is writing about a wife whose husband brings home a ravenous and frightening guest, a young woman plagued by a not-completely-unwelcome visitor in the night, or a family held hostage by their possibly monstrous son, the horror is subtle—more is suggested than told. Often coupled with these very real terrors is the knowledge that their experiences will be doubted. It is easier for these characters to stay silent than to try and explain the shadowy, strange things that stalk them. Brief and terrifying, The Houseguest leaves one feeling that nothing is solid, that reality is a precarious and ever-changing thing, and that it doesn't take much to render the ordinary unrecognizable." -- Lauren P., Powell's Bookstore

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Book Synopsis**FROM ONE OF THE STARS OF BBC'S HIT SERIES MOTHERLAND**'Jackie Clune's writing always make me roar with laughter' NIGELLA LAWSON'A proper twisty turny plot' GRAHAM NORTON'Joyful... Charts lockdown beautifully' LOOSE ENDS'Humorous and hopeful' WOMAN'S WEEKLYLondon, March 2020. Angela is reeling from the sudden death of her husband Robert. As the world hunkers down against the pandemic, she and her two children - home from university - lock down in their grief and remembrance. Except Angela has this gnawing sensation, a tightness in her chest every time she thinks of Robert. He could be harsh, critical, often belittling in front of others. But he did his best - didn't he? He looked after them, even if he did make the decisions and laugh at her small ambitions. Even if he controlled most things in Angela's so-called life.As lockdown drags on with its do-gooder neighbours and their cake-baking and competitive Clapping for Carers, Angela makes a disturbing discovery on Robert's old phone: messages from a woman who clearly had a close relationship with her late husband. Enraged but liberated by the betrayal, Angela starts to reclaim her life.Until she runs into Zana. Zana, who appears to be watching her house. Zana, with her small child in tow. Zana, and her inexplicable connection to Robert...When Angela decides to help Zana she is forced to reframe her outlook, check her privilege and confront how exactly she plans to live the rest of her life. Slowly they build a relationship based on their mutual recognition, and when Zana introduces Angela to her friends at the local homeless mother and child hostel, she discovers a different, more hopeful, kind of family bubble.Wickedly dark but full of heart, this is a story of pulling together and finding love and connection in the most surprising of places.

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM STARRING HALEY LU RICHARDSONWho would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley's life. Her father is getting married in London to a woman she's never even met, and she's just missed her flight.Hadley has never believed in destiny or fate before. But, stuck at the airport in New York, today is also the day she meets Oliver. He's British. He's cute. And he's on her new flight.Set over twenty-four hours, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.Readers love The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight'A warm and witty book about destiny, first loves, soul mates and perfect timing' 5* reader review'One of those books that you just want to keep reading and reading' 5* reader review'So amazing! A beautiful love story' 5* reader reviewTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR JENNIFER E. SMITH: 'Perfect for those who appreciate perfect sunsets and staring adoringly into someone's eyes' * Heat *A sweet story of summer love with all its myriad complications * Sunday Express *Packed with fun and romance * Closer *Utterly romantic * Jenny Han *Warm, funny and bursting with heart * Rebecca Serle *

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Book SynopsisWhen Jennifer goes up to Cambridge University with her head full of the Romantic Poets, she never dreams that she will find her very own Byron. But then she meets gorgeous actor Laurie Lewis, and finds herself living a real-life love poem. Fifteen years and two children later, Jennifer and Laurie's relationship is starting to feel more like an epic tragedy. After a series of revelations turn her world upside down, Jennifer will do anything to keep her family together – even if it means moving hundreds of miles away to Laurie's childhood home in Westenbury, Yorkshire. As she reluctantly enters into village life – complete with interfering in-laws, new friends and a surprise delivery of alpacas – Jennifer is amazed to find herself feeling happy for the first time in years. But the village holds one last, devastating secret and Jennifer must decide once and for all what she wants her future to hold. Praise for Julie Houston: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde 'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!' Mandy Baggot 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie GingerTrade ReviewTake it away on your country break and enthral yourself with this heart-warming tale of village life... A perfect escape to the country! * Northern Life Magazine *PRAISE FOR A VILLAGE VACANCY: 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde. 'A tour de force of beautiful, funny and emotional storytelling' Fay Keenan. 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan. 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' -- Katie Ginger

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Book SynopsisThis collection of stories features the wolf as protagonist, trickster or agent of change. This charismatic creature has always retained a cross-cultural fascination and has shape-shifted itself throughout the ages as persecutor from the shadows, as a wily and wise ally on the trail, and now as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement.This is an unforgettable compendium of tales to tell out loud. In the same way that the wolf has restored the biodiversity to Yellowstone National Park in that celebrated recent story of their reintroduction, the return of the wolf' in this entertaining anthology, brings a vitality and a richness that, who knows, just might have the same effect on the world of stories.Filtered through the imaginations and indigenous tongues of storytellers from all over the world, this collection is rewritten and re-presented here by a master storyteller from the UK, who has been spinning nocturnal narratives around the campfire for 3 decades.

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Book SynopsisWhatever the question, the answer is wine!They’ve swapped the dark and lonely baby days for school gate chaos, but Aisha, Sophy and Mel are discovering that there are new parenting pitfalls just waiting for them…Influencer Sophy, is trying to keep on top of home and work life but is finding it all a bit tough! Everyone thinks she’s living her best life, but the pressure to maintain perfection when all she wants to do is cry, is taking its toll.Aisha doesn’t know what to do with all her spare time now her twins are at school. Maybe she could focus on herself and the dreams she’s put on hold? But when her mum suddenly begins to feel unwell, Aisha has to rethink everything.And when Mel is offered a chance to live her dream, she grabs it with both hands. But there’s a catch –an ex-boyfriend who makes it clear that he wants another chance…Can they navigate this new stage of motherhood together and keep their friendship and their sanity? Or could life be about to change for them all over again?Bestselling author Nina Manning is back with a brand-new story of mum guilt, parenting pitfalls and friendship around the clock."All the trials and tribulations of motherhood, served up with real heart and understanding. " Bestselling author Carmen Reid.

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Book SynopsisHow many loves do you get in a lifetime? ...And are Magnolia and BJ each other''s?It''s been nearly a year since everything happened between Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine on the steps of the Mandarin Oriental, and it seems like everything since then has changed.Magnolia has a life in New York now and BJ appears to have finally let go and moved on.But when they both wind up back to London and are thrust together once again, they find themselves asking their age-old question: how many loves do you actually get in a lifetime, and most importantly - are they each other''s?READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE ''Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''TikTok made

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Book SynopsisAn unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales, celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and beyond, from the award-winning author of Hagitude''An extraordinary selection of stories ... beautifully and vividly retold'' TLS''Genius'' Irish Times''Treasure it!'' Shahrukh Husain''Wonderful'' Victoria Smith''The book I''ve been longing for'' Jill Dawson''Thrilling'' Stella Duffy This dazzling array of not-to-be-messed-with characters from a lost tradition of European myth and folklore - from ungainly giantesses and sequin-strewn fairy godmothers to misunderstood witches and craggy crones - provides inspiration for how women can walk boldly and live authentically in the second half of life.''Features an exuberant cast ... The collection is precious, because it''s the first time that these rare, patriarchy-surviving remnants of powerful elder female folk stories have been deliberately anthologised'' Irish Times ''A fascinating collection of female myths and legends'' Sara Sheridan''I adored Wise Women'' Eleanor Mills, author of Much More to Come: Lessons on the mayhem and magnificence of midlife''Wondrously wise, clever and insightful as well as slyly funny'' AG Slatter, author of The Briar Book of the Dead

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Book SynopsisTales of Chinese mythology reflect the vast landscapes of Asia, where distant mountains, and long, winding rivers dominated the sight-lines of ancient peoples. History, religion, philosophy and mythology were intertwined in the observations of immortal tricksters and spirits who dwell in clouds dealing out magical acts of kindness and chaos.

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Book SynopsisNow a major film on Netflix starring Amy Adams, Gary Oldman and Julianne MooreOVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAstounding. Thrilling. Amazing' Gillian FlynnOne of those rare books that really is unputdownable' Stephen King''Twisted to the power of max'' Val McDermidA dark, twisty confection' Ruth WareWhat did she see?It's been ten months since Anna Fox last left her home. Ten months during which she has haunted the rooms of her old New York house, lost in her memories, too terrified to step outside.Anna's lifeline to the real world is her window, where she sits, watching her neighbours. When the Russells move in, Anna is instantly drawn to them. A picture-perfect family, they are an echo of the life that was once hers.But one evening, a scream rips across the silence, and Anna witnesses something horrifying. Now she must uncover the truth about what really happened. But if she does, will anyone believe her? And can she even trust herself?Trade Review‘Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing’ GILLIAN FLYNN 'Twisted to the power of max' VAL McDERMID ‘A dark, twisty confection’ RUTH WARE ‘One of those rare books that really is unputdownable’ STEPHEN KING ‘A tremendous new talent’ JANE HARPER ‘Amazing. Riveting. Just plain fantastic!’ TESS GERRITSEN ‘Smart, heart-wrenching—and really scary’ NICCI FRENCH ‘An elegant, beautifully written thriller’ JOANNA CANNON ‘Dense, brilliant and unforgettable’ JENNY COLGAN ‘I barely drew breath until I turned the final page’ LIZ NUGENT ‘Tense, twisty and SO beautifully written’ C.J. TUDOR ‘I was blown away’ JOE HILL ‘Dripping with suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written’ SIMON TOYNE

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Book Synopsis'IT'LL EASILY BE ONE OF MY BOOKS OF THE YEAR' Hannah Beckerman'It's a warm book and a touching one. And did I mention it's funny? Just read it. You'll see' The Times'Funny, tender and sad' Sunday Express'If you liked Meg Mason's Sorrow and Bliss, you'll love this novel' Good Housekeeping'One of the richest explorations of family dysfunction I've read' the i newspaper'Shades of Fleabag in this smart, funny drama' Mail on Sunday'An enjoyably bittersweet novel about a dysfunctional modern family' Independent'Razor-sharp ' Observer'One of the funniest novels you'll read this year' Guardian SHORTLISTED FOR THE NOTA BENE PRIZE 2023THE BOOK THAT YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNFor Alice and Hanna, saint and sinner, growing up is a trial. There is their mother, who takes a divide-and-conquer approach to child-rearing, and their father, who takes an absent one. There is also their older brother Michael, whose disapproval is a force to be reckoned with. There is the catastrophe that is never spoken of, but which has shaped everything . . .As adults, Alice and Hanna must deal with disappointments in work and in love as well as increasingly complicated family tensions, and lives that look dismayingly dissimilar to what they'd intended. They must look for a way to repair their own fractured relationship, and they must finally choose their own approach to their dominant mother: submit or burn the house down. And they must decide at last whether life is really anything more than (as Hanna would have it) a tragedy with a few hilarious moments.From the author of the Waterstones Book of the Month Our Fathers comes a compelling domestic comedy about complex family dynamics, mental health and the intricacies of sibling relationships.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING5* 'I adored this book'5* 'A brilliant novel about a dysfunctional family'5* 'This book blew me away'5* 'Loved, loved, loved this! Laugh-out-loud funny and beautifully poignant' 5* 'The best book i've read this year'Trade ReviewSO brilliant. A brutally funny and whip-smart novel about dysfunctional families, with some of the best fictional sibling relationships I've ever read. It'll easily be one of my Books of the Year. -- Hannah BeckermanI didn't want it to end. Completely absorbing and brilliant and funny and painful. -- Charlotte DuckworthToxic mothers, absent fathers, angry sisters and enraging brothers - this sharp, wise comedy explores difficult family dynamics, from all-too-relatable emotional patterns to the inexplicable agonies of mental illness; yet it's also one of the funniest novels you'll read this year. * Guardian (50 Hottest New Summer Reads) *Rebecca Wait's highly entertaining fourth novel is a masterclass in familial tensions, told with razor-sharpdialogue, wit and emotional insight. * Observer *You'll struggle to find a better opening sentence in fiction this year . . . I loved the deadpan one-liners . . . The dialogue is excellent and captures the way families try to support one another and end up being accidentally horrible instead . . . But even better than the witty observations are the pure comedy set pieces . . . But it's more than just a farce. Things happen, big dramatic things, and there's love and anguish and good people making terrible mistakes . . . It's a warm book and a touching one. And did I mention it's funny? Just read it. You'll see. * The Times *One of those novels, which is as funny as it's devastating, I'm Sorry You Feel That Way lays bare one family's dysfunction over the decades. * Red Magazine (The 10 best new books out this month) *Wait's deft handling of the intricate web of family connections, as well as her genuinely funny observations of everyday life, land somewhere between the early novels of Maggie O'Farrell and the later work of Barbara Trapido. Like them, she understands that tragedy and comedy go hand in hand * Guardian *Funny, tender and sad... Wait is such a sympathetic writer that her willingness to dive into the emotional nitty gritty of her characters' inner lives makes for riveting reading * Sunday Express *If you liked Meg Mason's Sorrow and Bliss, you'll love this novel ... as it hits that same sweet spot between poignancy and humour * Good Housekeeping *A deep dive into a dysfunctional family and its intergenerational trauma that somehow manages to be both desperately sad and extremely funny... Its exquisitely detailed examination of interpersonal relationships allows it to become furtively compassionate, generous even to the worst offenders and one of the richest explorations of family dysfunction I've read * i newspaper *An enjoyably bittersweet novel about a dysfunctional modern family * Indepedent *This sharp, wise comedy explores difficult family dynamics, from all-too-relatable emotional patterns to the inexplicable agonies of mental illness; yet it's also one of the funniest novels you'll read this year * Guardian Summer Reading *A rich and witty and sad book about family dysfunction. Twins Alice and Hanna are at the heart of it all, but we also glimpse into the life of their overbearing mother and her sister, and the whole thing is knitted together into a tragicomedy that I loved an inordinate amount * The Well Read newsletter *Wait is unflinching in her heartrending exploration of complex family dynamics, from the traumas that tear us apart to the brave decisions that hold us together. * Woman's Own *smart, witty and affecting... the comparisons to Sorrow and Bliss are justified * Stylist *The novel has earned comparisons to Meg Mason's Sorrow and Bliss - aka everyone's favourite book of 2020 - so bona fide hit status surely follows * ES Magazine *From the passive aggressive title to the satisfying ending, this is a smart, sometimes hilarious novel in which blood might prove thicker than water. * Saga *Perceptive, compelling and dryly funny, this unmissable story of a dysfunctional family . . . is a masterful novel, Wait's piercing wit and laser-sharp insight showing how easily family dynamics canspiral out of control. * Daily Express *A funny and moving book that will draw you into its tangled web * Psychologies *This novel made me laugh out loud and also broke my heart; it manages to weave together comedy, childhood trauma, mental illness and deft character observations into a wonderfully readable package. I hoovered it up and then went straight to read Rebecca Wait's previous novel, The Followers, which I also loved. * You *This is the funniest and one of the most underrated novels of the year... snarky and mischievous... it's gently serious and very touching * The Times (Best Fiction of 2022) *This family drama, about twin sisters whose dominant mother rules their lives, hits that sweet spot between poignancy and humour. All three characters are flawed and relatable in their own ways and the dynamic between them is so believable. * Good Housekeeping (Best Books of 2022) *A very funny, emotionally wise story of sibling rivalry and difficult mothers. * Guardian (Best Fiction Books of 2022) *Rebecca Wait's witty tragicomedy is a piercing tale of sibling rivalry and family dysfunction . . . Wait has a talent for bringing a crackle to a scene. * Culture Whisper (Favourite Books of 2022) *Perceptive, poignant and often very funny story of a dysfunctional family . . . a masterful novel that tacklestroubled family dynamics with sparkling wit and searing insight. * Daily Express (Fiction Highlights for 2022) *Had I read Rebecca Wait's I'm Sorry You Feel That Way (riverrun) in time for our books of the year feature, I would have included it . . . Wait is a wonderful farceuse and a natural at comic observation, but does dark as well: I'm Sorry You Feel That Way is about the pain of feeling you haven't found your place in the world, about clinging to people who might ease that pain, and about the further pain that comes when they back off. It's about mental illness, and includes a frighteningly vivid account of a crack-up. It's also warm and generous: this family is trapped, but not without hope of release. * BookBrunch *This was one of the most underrated novels of last year. It's snarky and mischievous right from the opening sentence . . . It's the story of a dysfunctional middle-class family: stuffy Michael, the twins - anxious Alice and troublemaking Hanna - and their narcissistic mother, who can't stop meddling. Bythe end it's surprisingly serious and very touching. * The Times *Laughing - actually laughing - aloud at a novel is a rare pleasure, so don't miss the chance. This was one of the funniest books of 2022 * Sunday Times (Book of the Month, March 2023) *This masterful novel tackles troubled family dynamics with sparkling wit and searing insight. * Sunday Express *It's a compelling, empathetic and laugh-out-loud funny tale. * Daily Mirror *The perfect blend of sad and funny . . . it will stay with me for a long time. * Scottish Field Magazine *

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Book Synopsis A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

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Book Synopsis''Laugh-out-loud funny, bananas sexy, and deeply romantic'' Andie J. Christopher ''This book IS PURE JOY'' Christina LaurenClara Wheaton is the consummate good girl: over-achieving, well-mannered, utterly predictable. When her childhood crush invites her to move across the country, the offer is too good to resist. Unfortunately, it''s also too good to be true.Suddenly, Clara finds herself sharing a house with a charming stranger. Josh might be a bit too perceptive - not to mention handsome - for comfort, but there''s a good chance he and Clara could have survived sharing a summer sublet if she hadn''t looked him up on the internet . . .Once she learns how Josh has made a name for himself, Clara realises living with him might destroy the reputation she''s spent years building. But while they may not agree on much, both Josh and Clara believe women deserve better sex. What they decide to do about it will change both of their lives, Trade ReviewWhat an incredible debut! Danan gives us strangers to annoyed-roommates to kinda-friends to angsty-pining to finally-lovers with humour, wit, and just a hint of pathos. Josh and Clara are easily my favourite 'smash the patriarchy' couple, and The Roommate is easily one of my top romance reads of 2020!The Roommate is laugh-out-loud funny, bananas sexy, and deeply romantic. Danan's voice is fresh and sharp, and the romance between Clara and Josh is both sizzling hot and heartwarming. Everything I want in a romanceNuanced, funny, super steamy and surprisingly tender, The Roommate raises the bar for rom coms in 2020 - a smashing debut, and I can't wait for more by Rosie Danan!The Roommate is unapologetically sexy as hell. Danan's writing, like her characters, is funny, seductive, and full of heart. You're gonna love this book -- Meryl Wilsner, author of Something to Talk AboutThis book is GOLD * Frolic *Rosie Danan not only created characters who you'll think about long after you're finished reading, but she wrote a powerful, feminist book, that makes you laugh as hard as you cheer. The Roommate is sunshine in the form of a book. I can't wait to see what Danan brings us next! -- Alexa Martin, author of SnappedThe Roommate is both hilarious and earnest, with off-the-charts tension and a sparkling, vibrant voice. Clara and Josh captured my heart from their first interaction. I loved every word of this steamy, empowering romance -- Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today, Tonight, TomorrowThe Roommate is a book about people expanding into their best possible selves - about embracing pleasure, loving unabashedly and fighting exploitation and small-mindedness. Warmly funny and gorgeously sexy, this porn-star romance is the most wholesome thing I've read in ages * The New York Times *Wildly original and sexy romance . . . This delectable rom-com is both red-hot and fiercely feminist * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *One of the steamiest romances of the year. This is a downright revolutionary story about modern women owning their desire that features a respectable socialite embracing her new roommate's job as a sex worker (and a few other things, too) * Popsugar *Rosie Danan's The Roommate is seriously sexy, seriously smart -- Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling authorGenuinely swoonily romantic -- Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling authorFresh and different, a special, superbly written slow-burn -- Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each OtherA deliciously fresh romance with strong characters and feminist themes * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *With humour and style reminiscent of Christie Craig or Susan Elizabeth Phillips, newcomer Danan is definitely an author to keep tabs on * Booklist *This book IS PURE JOY. Feminist, irreverent, sexy, surprising. We loved it -- Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners Incredibly sweet and romantic, The Roommate serves up a passionate but buoyant love story between two slightly lost people who figure out they have more to offer the world than they ever thought * Shelf Awareness *Gloriously soft and joyful, a sex positive manifesto inside a deliriously romantic, wickedly shameless love story * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThis cult classic of working class life in post-war Nottingham follows the exploits of rebellious factory worker Arthur Seaton and is introduced by Richard Bradford.Working all day at a lathe leaves Arthur Seaton with energy to spare in the evenings. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting hooligan, he knows what he wants, and he''s sharp enough to get it.Before long, his carryings-on with a couple of married women become the stuff of local gossip. But then one evening he meets a young girl and life begins to look less simpleFirst published in 1958, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' achieved instant critical acclaim and helped to establish Alan Sillitoe as one of the greatest British writers of his generation. The film of the novel, starring Albert Finney, transformed British cinema and was much imitated.Trade Review‘That rarest of all finds: a genuine no-punches-pulled, unromanticised working class novel. Mr Sillitoe is a born writer, who knows his milieu and describes it with vivid, loving precision.’ Daily Telegraph ‘His writing has real experience in it and an instinctive accuracy that never loses its touch. His book has a glow about it as though he had plugged it into some basic source of the working-class spirit.’ Guardian ‘Miles nearer the real thing than D.H.Lawrence's mystic, brooding working-men ever came.’ Sunday Express ‘Outspoken and vivid.’ Sunday Times ‘A refreshing originality.’ Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisThe definitive and comprehensive edition of Robert Graves''s classic retelling of the Greek myths''Icarus disobeyed his father''s instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...''These are the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus''s journey home - brought together into one epic and unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single page-turning narrative, while full commentaries as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable for anyone seeking an authoritative and detailed account of the spectacular stories that make up the bedrock of Western literature.The Greek Myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right.Trade ReviewAmong the most generous, self-willed, unseemly and brilliant writers of our century * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis12 classic English fairy tales and their history, from tales of dragons to Robin Hood. Folk tales and legends are an intrinsic part of English national culture. In his book, Rosalind Kerven has revived the best English fairy tales for a new generation. These are stories of giants, dragons, fairies and Arthurian Romance. Together, they form a perfect introduction to the different types of traditional stories and their place in English oral and written heritage. Each tale is linked with a specific place or county in England: 'The Dragon Castle' from Northumberland, 'The Girl Snatched By Fairies' from County Durham, 'The Princess and the Fool' from Kent and 'The Dark Moon' from Lincolnshire. The book also includes notes on each story: the history and where it came from, its development and short summaries of many related or similar stories.

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Book Synopsis'Jar of Hearts will have readers gasping in shock. Suspenseful, gritty and utterly unforgettable.' Riley Sager, author of Final GirlsFive years ago, Geo's first love was revealed as a terrifying serial killer.But he escaped custody and went on the run.Now, bodies have started turning up, killed in exactly the same way as before.The message is clear: he's making his way to her, one murder at a time...Trade ReviewAs dark as a storm-torn night and just as unnerving, Jar of Hearts will have readers gasping in shock as they tear through the pages. Suspenseful, gritty and utterly unforgettable. * Riley Sager, author of The Last Time I Lied *Call in sick and cancel your plans because when you jump into Jar of Hearts you won't want to leave. A gripping page turner... Deliciously engaging. * Caroline Kepnes, author of You *Jar of Hearts grabs you by the throat! [With] riveting characters, chilling details, and gasping twists, this stand out thriller will keep you frantically reading till the explosive end. * Lisa Gardner, author of the Detective D.D. Warren series *Harrowing and intense... Hillier locks you in on the first page, and astonishes to the last. * Joseph Finder, author of Good and Valuable Consideration *I was hooked on page one. Hillier's masterful story-telling and compelling voice pulled me deeper and deeper... a smart, edgy thriller with lots of surprises. Buckle up. * Lisa Unger, author of Under My Skin *Dark, disturbing and deliciously twisted, Jar of Hearts is impossible to put down. I loved every second of it. * Mark Edwards, author of The Magpies *

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Book SynopsisA month-by-month treasury of stories and traditions that bring to life the changing seasons and celebrate the turning yearTrade Review“Original drawings, songs, recipes and rhymes combine into a ‘spell-book’ of the seasons that is a fascinating read.” * Countryside magazine *"Martin Maudsley's new book Telling the Seasons is a wonderful journey through the year, looking at its stories, celebrations, songs and folklore, and is a recommended read." * Cotswold Life *Author Q&A and feature in BBC Countryfile June issue * BBC Countryfile Magazine *This book is like a plump pie filled with seasonal treats, one delicious slice for every month of the year * Shepherd *

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Book SynopsisA beautifully moving and poignant tale of finding yourself in the wake of heartbreak, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse and Imogen ClarkNatasha and Daniel were meant for each other. On paper you'd never think it so; whilst Taz would arrive at school hungry and in clothes too small, Dan's affluent background was no secret. But they were drawn together and found comfort in the fact that neither felt they truly belonged.When something terrible happens and Dan is sent to prison, Taz doesn't even pause to think before standing by his side. As the ground beneath Dan crumbles, it's Taz who is there to catch him. A family of two, it's them against the world.But now, years later, what happens when the threats they face come from within? Plagued by guilt over a secret in her past, Taz must face the truth or risk losing Dan forever.Readers can't get enough of The Things That Matter:A beautifully written storyone of the best books I have read this year' MurielA highly original readso much characte

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Book Synopsis‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWhen style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it but he’s happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethan’s career, Ethan thinks it’s just another tantrum… until Chase’s Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chase’s estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldn’t be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chase’s followers? And when Beau turns out to be kind, romantic and everything that Chase is not, does he really want Chase back, anyway?A gorgeously uplifting queer romance that is a love letter to NYC, featuring a fake-fake boyfriend, opposites attract and a vintage convertible full of elderly drag queens, don’t miss the feelgood read of 2023! Fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material and Beth O’Leary will love this.Readers are falling in love with The Problem with Perfect:‘This book made my heart sing. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and makeovers…then this book will probably make your heart sing, too.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘From start to finish, The Problem With Perfect was an absolute gem of a story. The characters had me laughing out loud.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. This book was a lot of fun!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘What a delight this book was!...Beau though!!! Can I marry a fictional character? I’m obsessed with Beau.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Funny and charming…Loved Uncle Clams and the senior drag queens.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Hilarious and endearing. Highly recommended!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A heartwarming little romance book…The drag queens steal the show.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. A funny, warm and touching novel…full of deeper meaning.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Fresh, relatable, and fun!... This cast of found family was PERFECTION!’ Reader Review‘Sweet and fun, with lots of heart and leaves you with a warm, happy feeling.’ Reader Review‘A celebration of queer love, Pride, and living your best life…The supporting characters are all amazing, and the book is a joy to read.’ Reader Review‘This was a fun, sweet read. I loved how the book was unapologetically queer.’ Reader Review‘A delightful read that was fun and lighthearted, but with some important messages in it.’ Reader Review‘This is a real fun book that reminds its readers that no one is perfect, embrace the messy and never be afraid to be yourself.’ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! * * * Could this Christmas be the start of a whole new chapter? ‘A heart-warming Christmas story of friendship, family and love – what a treat’ Lucy Diamond, author of The Best Days of Our Lives ‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly * * * A long-lasting friendshipEvery year, Erica, Claudia, and Anna reunite for their book club holiday. They’re bonded by years of friendship and a deep love of books, but there is still so much they keep from each other . . . A perfect Christmas escapeAt the cosy Maple Sugar Inn, Hattie specialises in making her guests’ dreams come true, but this Christmas all she wants is to survive the festive season. Between running the inn and being a single mother, Hattie is close to breaking point. The start of a brand-new story…?Over the course of an eventful week, Hattie sees that the friends are each carrying around unspoken truths, but nothing prepares her for how deeply her story will become entwined in theirs. Will this Christmas be the end of the book club’s story or the start of a whole new chapter? *** Read yourself happy with Sarah Morgan! ‘For me, Sarah Morgan really knows how to write the perfect Christmas book’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book you can’t put down. Loved every minute of it’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gorgeous, feel-good festive treat of a read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A magical read that deserves at least a ten-star rating’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade ReviewPraise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Funny and often poignant . . . will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent ‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping ‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine ‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly ‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home ‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror ‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express

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Book Synopsis*The sequel to The Last Mrs Parrish New York Times bestseller The Next Mrs Parrish is out now!*A Reese Witherspoon book club pick!Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Shari LapenaHow far would you go to make all your dreams come true?Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody: an invisible woman who melts into the background. She deserves more. She deserves a life of wealth, luxury and leisure.Daphne Parrish is the golden girl of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut. With her model looks, her picture-perfect mansion and her millionaire husband, Jackson, she has everything Amber wants.Amber's envy could eat her aliveif she didn''t have a plan. Before long, she has become Daphne's closest friend, and is catching the eye of Jackson. But a skeleton from her past could destroy everything, and if discovered, Amber's well-laid plan may end in disasterPraise for The Last Mrs ParrishThe Last Mrs Parrish is an addictive and twisty debut' Karin SlaughterDeliciously chilling and creepy' Lee ChildA great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!' Reese Witherspoon in StylistKept me turning the pages' Jane Green, bestselling author of When We Were FriendsA twisted and compelling tale' Katerina Diamond, bestselling author of The SilenceWill keep readers up all night' Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King's DaughterImpossible to put down' Huffington PostTrade Review‘The Last Mrs Parrish is an addictive and twisty debut’ Karin Slaughter ‘Wonderfully plausible, hypnotically compelling, and deliciously chilling and creepy – some of the best psychological suspense you’ll read this year’ Lee Child ‘It's a great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!’ Reese Witherspoon in Stylist ‘A wonderfully clever story, filled with suspense and a shocking twist, that kept me turning the pages’ Jane Green, bestselling author of Summer Secrets ‘A twisted and compelling tale from a fresh voice in crime fiction. Couldn't put it down!’ Katerina Diamond, bestselling author of The Teacher ‘A beautifully constructed set piece with a seductive “just one more chapter” urgency that will keep readers up all night. Giving new meaning to the adage “be careful what you wish for”, The Last Mrs Parrish proves that the worst can happen just when you get what you want. Addictive!’ Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter ‘An extraordinary debut and gripping psychological thriller that is full of unexpected twists. Readers will become obsessed with these chilling characters who pull you in and refuse to let go’ Sara Blaedel, Denmark’s award-winning internationally bestselling “Queen of Crime” ‘A victorious romp of revenge’ Jenny Milchman, USA Today bestselling author of Cover of Snow, Ruin Falls, and As Night Falls ‘A Gone Girl-esque confection with villainy and melodrama galore’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A devilishly ingenious debut thriller’ Publishers Weekly ‘Part psychological thriller, part suspense, all of it impossible to put down. Be prepared to keep reading non-stop ‘til the end’ Huffington Post ‘Don't take our word for it, try Reese Witherspoon's: "Filled with envy, deception, and power, it's a great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!"’ Elle

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Book SynopsisThis festive season, fall in love with The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss - a romantic read perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Josie Silver.'If you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you' - Good Housekeeping'Sparkly and romantic' - My WeeklyOn the first day of Christmas, a dating app offered meTwelve tailored chances for perfect harmony . . .Kate Turner is happily single – a bit too happily, in fact. Since returning to her hometown, the sleepy village of Blexford, love hasn’t really had a look in.But Kate does love Christmas. So when her best friend insists she signs up to the Twelve Dates of Christmas, a brand new dating app service, she doesn’t need too much persuading. Twelve perfect festive dates with the area’s most eligible men – who could say no?Amongst the twinkling lights and falling snow, over hot chocolates and glasses of red wine, romance is easy to find. But with each date, Kate learns more about the men, and even more about herself.As the big day approaches, Kate’s left wondering – is it really the season for true love, or will this Christmas be the coldest yet?* * * *Readers are loving The Twelve Dates of Christmas!‘What a fabulous book to snuggle up and get cosy with. I'm all set for Christmas now!’‘This is a perfect festive read, I adored this book!’‘A really funny read that you can imagine being a slice of real life’‘This made me feel so Christmassy that I want to put my lights up now’‘The perfect book to cosy up with in the lead up to the festive period’Trade ReviewIf you need help getting into the festive spirit, this is the book for you . . . This feelgood read has humour, romance and some gorgeous descriptions of the Christmas traditions of an English village * Good Housekeeping *So funny * Bella *Sparkly and romantic * My Weekly *'The fun one' (Festive Fiction Roundup) * Heat *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author behind the addictive, EMMY and GOLDEN GLOBE-winning HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES comes a cocktail of family, friendship, and the fear of what could have been . . .''Perfect summer read'' REESE WITHERSPOON______________Six responsible adults. One day that changes everything.''This is a story which begins with a barbecue in the suburbs . . .''In just one evening, a lifelong friendship will be in tatters, a marriage on the rocks and an innocent bystander dead.In just one evening, six lives will change for ever.______________''Filled with so many twists and turns. Keeps you guessing until the very end. Perfect summer read'' Reese Witherspoon''You must clear a reading slot for this novel . . . Truly Madly Guilty is as brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive. No wonder Reese Witherspoon is such a huge Moriarty fan''Trade ReviewA drama that will keep you on your toes the whole time * Grazia *Every single one of her books is a great read * E! Online *** From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now a gripping HBO series, comes Liane Moriarty's new novel Truly Madly Guilty. Voted by Amazon reviewers as a 4 STAR read ** Truly, Madly, Guilty is a cocktail of friendship and modern love spiked with a little deception. * from the publisher's description *** From the bestselling author of Big Little Lies, now a gripping HBO series, comes Liane Moriarty's new novel Truly Madly Guilty. Voted by Amazon reviewers as a 4 STAR read **Six responsible adults, two best friends and one day that changes everything. Truly, Madly, Guilty is a cocktail of friendship and modern love spiked with a little deception. * from the publisher's description *Every single one of her books is a great read * E! Online *If, like us, you've been obsessively enjoying Big Little Lies, then you must clear a reading slot for this novel by the same author... Truly Madly Guilty is as brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive. No wonder Reese Witherspoon is such a huge Moriarty fan * Heat *Wise, honest, beautifully observed. One of the few writers I'll drop anything for * Me Before You *Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it * Good Housekeeping *If, like us, you've been obsessively enjoying Big Little Lies, then you must clear a reading slot for this novel by the same author . . . Truly Madly Guilty is as brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive. No wonder Reese Witherspoon is such a huge Moriarty fan * Heat *A riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets * Woman & Home *If you liked The Husband's Secret, or Big Little Lies, you will love Truly Madly GuiltySomething truly terrible goes down. By the time you find out exactly what, your nerves will have been shredded * Glamour *A friendly neighbourhood barbecue spirals out of control in Liane Moriarty's gripping domestic drama. This is an assured summer hit * Sunday Express *This book, about the tiny moments that can change your life, is perfect poolside fare * Hello Magazine *Liane Moriarty has done it again. Truly Madly Guilty has it all: suspense, drama, humour and a cracking story cleverly told * Fabulous *Moriarty is at her finest. . . You will not soon forget this cast of troubled yet very likable characters, and the relationships that both bind and nearly destroy them * Huffington Post *A masterclass in teasing, drip-feed storytelling, this tale of three recognizably flesh-and-blood couples navigating the fallout of a disastrous social gathering is another triumph for Liane Moriarty. I loved every line of itPraise for Liane Moriarty * - *Brilliant, stand-out, superbly clever. Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly * Sunday Express *A hell of a good book. Funny and scary * Stephen King *Reading one [of Liane Moriarty's novels] is a bit like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read * USA Today *A staggeringly brilliant novel. It is literally unputdownable * Sophie Hannah *

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Book SynopsisBecky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) is in Hollywood! She''s hanging out with celebs . . . or at least she will be, once her husband Luke introduces her to his new A-list client Sage Seymour.Becky sets her heart on a new career she''s going to be a stylist to the stars! And when a chance encounter thrusts her into the limelight, she grabs her opportunity. But in between choosing clutch bags and chasing celebrities, Becky loses touch with her family and her best friend . . . Caught up in the whirlwind of Tinseltown, has Becky gone too far this time?Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella:I almost cried with laughter Daily MailHilarious . . . you''ll laugh and gasp on every page Jenny ColganProperly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it Jojo MoyesA superb tale. Five stars! HeatTrade Review"Great fun...Kinsella had me laughing from page one." -- Fanny Blake Woman & Home "Frothy, fast-paced fun." Glamour "Another delightful page-turner from the author of the best-selling Shopaholic series." Closer "Fans of Sophie Kinsella will love this effervescent story." Sunday Express

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Book Synopsis**The Sunday Times top ten bestseller**Do you ever check your partner''s phone? Should you? Are you prepared for the consequences?Everything but the Truth is Gillian McAllister''s stunning breakthrough thriller about deceit, betrayal and one woman''s compulsive need to uncover the truthIt all started with the email.Rachel didn''t even mean to look. She loves Jack. She''s pregnant with their child. She trusts him.But now she''s seen it, she can''t undo that moment. Or the chain of events it has set in motion.Why has Jack been lying about his past? Just what exactly is he hiding? And doesn''t Rachel have a right to know the truth at any cost? ''Packed with twists and turns that will make it almost impossible to put down!'' Hello''Twisty and emotionally charged. Breathlessly brilliant'' Heat''A gripping, compelling page tTrade ReviewDo you ever check your partner's phone? Should you? Are you prepared for the consequences?Everything but the Truth is Gillian McAllister's stunning breakthrough thriller about deceit, betrayal and one woman's compulsive need to uncover the truth * from the publisher's description *Written with authority and insight, this book delivers a top domestic noir and creates two brilliantly intricate characters and a host of fascinating moral conundrums * The Sun *Wonderful writing and a brilliant story. An amazing debut -- B.A. Paris, bestselling author of * Behind Closed Doors *Perfection. Intriguing and compelling. An exceptional debut * Clare Mackintosh, author of I LET YOU GO *A beautifully written domestic noir full of secrets and lies that felt utterly plausible yet suspenseful and chilling. Perfectly paced, with a clever, tense plot that makes you question your own moral code. I was gripped from the very first page * Claire Douglas, author of LOCAL GIRL MISSING and THE SISTERS *Everything but the Truth is a cracker of a debut, all the more gripping because it could happen to any of us. Rachel and Jack and Wally were completely real to me from the very first page; I HAD to know what was coming next. Tense, thrilling and compelling - this is a book to devour * Elizabeth Haynes *Incredible! I read it all in one sweaty-palmed sitting. A morally complex mystery bound up in the everyday of our ordinary lives - it's impossible to read this book and not ask yourself, how far would I go for love? * Harriet Reuter Hapgood, author of THE SQUARE ROOT OF SUMMER *Everything But the Truth is startlingly good. Claustrophobic, suspense-layered and devillishy twisty, it grabs your attention from the very first page. What makes Gilly McAllister's debut rise above other psychological thrillers is a lead character you can't help but root for - even though you suspect you shouldn't. Wise, scary and terrifyingly real, this marks Gillian McAllister as a new star in psychological thrillers * Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author *Everything But The Truth is a thunderous debut. An utterly unique story with a deep heartbeat and expertly crafted moral dilemmas. I read it in just two days, my heart in my mouth the whole time * Holly Seddon, author of TRY NOT TO BREATHE *Addictive - I found myself wanting to pick it up at every opportunity. Rachel manages the delicate balance between believable and likeable and you find yourself praying things work out for her. This is a brilliant debut * Jenny Blackhurst, author of HOW I LOST YOU *Once I'd started I was of course powerless to stop. Everything But the Truth is a dream début, brilliantly executed, clever and utterly realistic. I loved it * Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestselling author *Intriguing and atmospheric * Sheila O’Flanagan, Sunday Times bestselling author *Gillian's writing is beautiful. She weaves so much into every paragraph, revealing things slowly, as if pulling back a heavy curtain * Cressida McLaughlin *Tense and compelling. Everything But The Truth is an assured, clever, page-turning book. A great debut -- Paula Daly, bestselling author of * The Mistake I Made *A gripping, compelling page turner that kept me up half the night -- Liz Nugent, bestselling author of R&J book club pick * Lying in Wait *McAllister delivers a fascinating, complex and fast paced read about love, lies and acceptance. You won't be able to put it down! -- Hollie Overton, author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick * Baby Doll *A disquieting exploration of how events in the past take on a whole new perspective when parenthood looms. An assured and gripping debut -- Alex Marwood, bestselling author of * The Darkest Secret *A fast-paced page turner with an emotional punch that sets it apart from so many other psychological thrillers -- Mark Edwards, author of * The Devil's Work *Breathlessly brilliant. A Must! * Heat *Gillian's gripping debut novel is packed with twists and turns that will make it almost impossible to put the book down * Hello *Everything But The Truth is an assured, suspenseful debut * Good Housekeeping *One lie kicks off this suspenseful domestic noir * Woman & Home *Toxic relationships, secrets and lies - this is a tense morality tale * Glamour *What would you do if you thought your partner was hiding something? Rachel thinks her boyfriend Jack is and, after delving into his past, discovers he may not be who he says he is. A thrilling book-club read, as it will have you debating moral dilemmas * Prima *This smart, twisty and ingenious debut follows pregnant Rachel as she tracks the trail of deceit left by her boyfriend, Jack. As emotionally engaging as it is taut, this is drama at its best * Heat *How well can you really know someone? That's the question posed by this superb debut...With engaging characters, and a cleverly crafted message about morality and forgiveness at its core, this contemporary love story wrapped up in a thriller is a brilliant read. Compelling and intense * The Sunday Mirror *Prepare to be gripped by this tense thriller * Fabulous Magazine *Completely plausible, perfectly paced plot, create moments of heart-in-mouth suspense * Sunday People *

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Book SynopsisThe beautiful, poignant and utterly compelling No. 1 bestseller from the author of ME BEFORE YOU, STILL ME and SOMEONE ELSE''S SHOES.''An uplifting, charming, life-affirming tale that you won''t want to put down'' HEAT_________Jess always wears flip-flops in the hope of spring . . .Jess Thomas has two jobs and two kids and never enough money. And when life knocks her down, she does her best to bounce right back. But sometimes you can''t do it all on your own . . .Ed is the good guy gone bad . . .Ed Nichols had it all, then one stupid mistake cost him everything. Now he''ll do anything to make it right.One chance encounter . . .Ed doesn''t want to save anyone. And Jess certainly doesn''t want saving. But together they might just be more than they could ever be apart . . .____________''A laugh-out-loud, rollickingTrade ReviewA love story, a road trip and family drama all rolled into one brilliant page turner. Jojo Moyes has triumphed again * Hello! *

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Book SynopsisSteven Pressfield is a bestselling historical novelist whose books include the classic Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Alexander: Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign and Killing Rommell. He lives in California.His website is www.stevenpressfield.comTrade ReviewBreathtakingly brilliant . . . there have been many books about Sparta and its warrior code, but none have captured so magnificently the hearts, minds and spirits of the warriors who fought at Thermopylae. This is a work of rare genius. Savour it! -- DAVID GEMMELLIncredibly gripping, moving and literate . . . rarely does an author manage to recreate a moment in history with such mastery, authority and psychological insight -- NELSON DeMILLEBrings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life . . . when you finish Pressfield's work, you will feel you have fought side by side with the Spartans. This novel is Homeric -- PAT CONROYA tale worthy of Homer, a timeless epic of man and war, exquisitely researched and boldly written. Pressfield has created a new classic -- STEPHEN COONTS

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Book SynopsisAn emotional and uplifting Irish bestseller, perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Heidi Swain. Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together. When Georgie, Iris and Nola's mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what. Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined, their father came up with a plan to bring them back to one another. He stated in his will that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in the Irish village of Ballycove, and try to repair their broken relationships. But reunited in their childhood home, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more? Praise for Faith Hogan's books: 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' Cathy Bramley on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' Heidi Swain on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming ClubTrade ReviewA nicely blended cocktail of all the fizzy ingredients required for an enjoyable poolside tipple * The Times *This is such a lovely read, full of humour, pathos, friendship, secrets and love * Bishop's Stortford Independent *Yet again Hogan has created a wonderfully uplifting page turner * Yours *PRAISE FOR FAITH HOGAN: 'This was a beautifully written, heart-rending but ultimately uplifting read set on Ireland's wild Atlantic coast. I loved it' Phillipa Ashley, on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club. 'Charming... Full of pathos and humour. A heartwarming page-turner that would be perfect for staycation reading' Irish Independent on Saturday, on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club. 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' Heidi Swain, on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club. 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' -- Cathy Bramley, on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

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